Front cover of The Family Friend by Claire Douglas, hardback

The Family Friend - Claire Douglas

Claire Douglas

£20.00
  • Pages · 400 pages
  • Publication Date · 12/03/2026
  • Genre · Thriller / suspense
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DISCOVER THE NAIL-BITING NEW THRILLER FROM THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints' LISA JEWELLWhen Imogen is told she's inherited a country house near Bath, she thinks it must be a mistake. She last saw its owner, reclusive artist Dorothea Roe, sixteen years ago, during a tragic summer which changed her life for ever. Now, with partner Josh in tow, it's a chance for a fresh start. But after discovering an old box with her name on it in Dorothea's abandoned study, Imogen starts to believe the woman was trying to send her a secret message. And when rumours begin to swirl that Dorothea was murdered, she starts to suspect that this gift might not be the life-line she thought it was. Who would want to kill Dorothea? Could it be tangled up in Imogen's own dark family history? And what if Imogen is now the one in danger? READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE FAMILY FRIEND'This book had me absolutely gripped from the first chapter and I could just not put it down until I was finished.' 5* READER REVIEW'A dark, twisty and atmospheric story. Highly recommended' 5* READER REVIEW'Another amazing book by Claire Douglas' 5* READER REVIEW'Wow wow wow. I love Claire Douglas and this certainly did not disappoint.' 5* READER REVIEW'Ok readers, buckle up-because you will read this book in one sitting' 5* READER REVIEWPRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Douglas is a master storyteller' JANICE HALLETT
'Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist' GILLIAN MCALLISTER
'Claire Douglas is the Queen of Gripping Pageturners' CL TAYLOR

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